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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What job does the lady on the train say she has?
(a) She works at a radio station.
(b) She's a secretary.
(c) She works in a depot.
(d) She's a nurse.

2. Why does Mama put on bedroom slippers?
(a) So her high heels won't disturb Aunt Betty.
(b) She wants to be comfortable.
(c) Because her feet are cold.
(d) She thinks they look pretty.

3. Which of the following is not part of the dinner the family shares as the story opens?
(a) Peas.
(b) Cornbread.
(c) Potatoes.
(d) Chops.

4. What time does Mr. Easterly say he will deliver the groceries?
(a) When he closes at six.
(b) When his wife returns at four.
(c) When the delivery boy gets out of school at three.
(d) When he closes at five.

5. What is in the can Lark leaves for Sally?
(a) A large slice of pie.
(b) Pretty stones.
(c) Sand from the lakeside.
(d) Water.

6. What does Lark think is the best part of the annual parade?
(a) The cars with sirens.
(b) The veterans.
(c) The majorettes.
(d) The boys on bicycles.

7. What color is the dress Lark is wearing to Communion Class?
(a) Red with white polka dots.
(b) Red with blue stripes.
(c) White with red stripes.
(d) Blue with red flowers.

8. What smell does Lark say is better than any other?
(a) Pumpkin pie.
(b) Mama's perfume.
(c) Beer.
(d) Chocolate.

9. What kind of robe does Lark wear when she goes with her father to play poker?
(a) Pink chenille.
(b) Pink satin.
(c) Yellow satin.
(d) Yellow chenille.

10. What does Aunt Betty eat on Thursday morning?
(a) Cereal and milk.
(b) Eggs and coffee.
(c) Toast and tea.
(d) Nothing.

11. What is Papa doing as the story opens?
(a) Working .
(b) Reading the paper.
(c) Drawing house plans.
(d) Playing poker.

12. What is Mama doing when Lark and Papa arrive home?
(a) Sleeping in a chair.
(b) Waiting on the depot steps.
(c) Sleeping in bed.
(d) Waiting at the kitchen table.

13. What does Papa say about the group of ladies Mama spends time with?
(a) He says they are all very pretty.
(b) He calls them old geese.
(c) He calls them cackling hens.
(d) He says they shouldn't get together.

14. How much does Lark learn Aunt Betty pays in monthly rent?
(a) She doesn't pay rent.
(b) Forty dollars.
(c) Eighty dollars.
(d) Fifteen dollars.

15. What night do Grandma and Grandpa Browning arrive at Aunt Betty's?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Monday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lark sleep?

2. What does Maria serve Lark with her break and butter?

3. What is the skill Beverly has that she shares with Lark?

4. How does Lark get to the depot as she's headed for her grandparents' home?

5. What list is Lark called on to recite to the nuns during class?

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